Construction of a new passenger ferry terminal at Shenzhen's Bao An airport could start by the end of this year, according to Hong Kong's The Standard. In addition, the airport hopes to complete a second berth for cargo vessels of up to 1,000 tonnes by December. The ferry port has already been approved by the […]
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Businesspeople from Taiwan's main island will now be able to sail directly to Fujian province, following a relaxation of travel regulations by the government in Taipei. Previously, only residents of the two smaller islands Kinmen and Matsu could sail directly to the mainland. All other Taiwanese had to first pass through a foreign port or […]
Shanghai plans to build the world's largest Ferris wheel on the Bund waterfront, according to a report in Shanghai Daily. The 200- metre diameter wheel would be located on the northern bank of the Huangpu River in Hongkou district. A spokesman for the Northern Bund Development Project said a more comprehensive plan would be published […]
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Shangri-La expands in Sanya
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has signed a contract to open its first full beach resort in China. The Sunny Bay Resort in Sanya, Hainan province, will offer 505 rooms and suites and 50 villas when it opens in 2005. Recreational facilities will include a 1,500 sq metre spa and fitness facility and a water sports […]
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Hot spring resort for Zhuhai
Red chip company China Travel International Investment has announced plans to build China’s largest hot-spring resort in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, reported South China Morning Post. The company said it had signed an agreement with Zhuhai government to buy a 2.7 sq km site for Yn40m. Managing director Shen Zhuying said that the site was chosen […]